Lewis, Darrel
Professional Bio
Contact Information
Lewis, Darrel
Current Occupation: Mediator
Employer: Self
3610 American River Dr, Suite 112
Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: (916) 483-2222
General Information
| Accepted Panels | Type of Case Referrals | Preferred Conference Location | Work Style |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mediator |
Unlimited Jurisdiction |
Neutral's Facility |
Evaluative Transformative |
Hourly Rate: $350.00 / hr
Education
| Organization | Degree | Year Obtained |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Junior College | A.A. | 1963 |
| University of the Pacific, Stockton | B.A. | 1965 |
| Sacramento State College | MBA | 1967 |
| University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
Legal Experience
| Description | Years |
|---|---|
| Complex Case Litigation | 10 |
| Simple Case Litigation | 25 |
| Total Active Litigation | 5 |
Professional Licenses
| Description | Year Obtained | License Number | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State Bar License | 1972 | 53984 | Yes |
ADR Training
| Course Title | Organization | Hours | Year Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Mediation Course | National Judicial College | 60 | 1999 |
| Mediating the Litigated Case | Pepperdine College | 20 | 2002 |
| Specialized Mediation | Pepperdine College | 20 | 2008 |
| Training for Experienced Mediators | Steve Rosenberg | 20 | 2009 |
Expertise
| Description | Mediator |
|---|---|
| Business/Corporate | 25 |
| Civil Rights | 2 |
| Collections | 4 |
| Commercial | 10 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Contract/Breach | 15 |
| Elder Law | 2 |
| Eminent Domain | 4 |
| Emp - Discrimination | 5 |
| Emp - Harassment | 7 |
| Emp - Termination | 8 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Fraud | 10 |
| General Civil | 513 |
| Health Care | 1 |
| Homeowners Association | 10 |
| Insurance Coverage | 10 |
| Intellectual Property | 2 |
| Labor | 2 |
| Landlord - Tenant | 5 |
| Legal Malpractice | 8 |
| Medical Malpractice | 9 |
| Personal Injury - Auto | 30 |
| Personal Injury - Other | 30 |
| Probate & Trust | 25 |
| Product Liability | 5 |
| Real Property/Real Estate | 30 |
| Unfair Competition | 2 |
| Wrongful Death | 12 |
Briefs
| Professional History |
|---|
| Judge Lewis was elected to the Sacramento County Bench in 1979 and quickly established himself as an impartial and astute judge of civil law. As supervising Settlement Judge he conducted or supervised over 2,000 settlement conferences encompassing all areas of civil law. Judge Lewis retired from the Sacramento Superior Court in 1999. His assigments included presiding judge of the appellate department, full time civil law and motion calendars and fulltime civil settlement conferences. He brings to mediation a unique combination of judicial insight and authority, formal mediation training and extensive mediation experience. His refreshing sense of humor, keen listening skills and empathic personality allow him to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life. |